ランドリールーム
randorī rūmu
The English phrase "laundry room" is translated into Japanese as ランドリールーム (randorī rūmu).
Meaning: Translations (noun)
Which one should you use?
While ランドリールーム is a loanword used to describe this space, the term 洗濯室 (sentakushitsu) is a more traditional and common way to express the same meaning.
How do you pronounce it?
randorī rūmu
Did you know?
- The word 洗濯 (sentaku) comes from the characters for 'wash' and 'choose'. Historically, this referred to the process of sorting through clothes to decide which ones needed cleaning.
- In Japan, the 'laundry' process often moves from the 洗濯室 (sentakushitsu) to a 'laundry balcony' called a ベランダ (beranda), as most homes rely on air-drying rather than tumble dryers.
- While ランドリールーム is a loanword, it is often used in real estate listings to make a home sound more modern and Westernized to potential buyers.
Examples in context
- トムはランドリールームにいるよ。Tom is in the laundry room.This sentence is useful for showing how to use ランドリールーム in a sentence.Tatoeba #8599779 by small_snow, translation #8599770 by CK
- こんにちは、洗濯室はどこですか？Hello, where is the laundry room?
- ランドリールームはどこですか？randoriirūmu wa doko desu ka?Where is the laundry room?
- ランドリールームに洗濯機があります。randoriirūmu ni sentakuki ga arimasu.There is a washing machine in the laundry room.
Example conversation
Himari and Hiroto are talking about house chores.
- 陽葵 Himari大翔、ランドリールームにタオルがあるよ。Hiroto, randorī rūmu ni taoru ga aru yo.Hiroto, there are towels in the laundry room.
- 大翔 Hiroto本当？ありがとう、陽葵。hontō? arigatō, Himari.Really? Thanks, Himari.
- 陽葵 Himariついでに洗濯機を回してね。tsuide ni sentakuki o mawashite ne.While you're at it, please start the washing machine.
- 大翔 Hirotoわかった。すぐやるよ。wakatta. sugu yaru yo.Got it. I'll do it right away.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
